Research has proven frozen blood platelets are safe and effective for use in critically injured patients—a breakthrough dramatically extending their shelf life for transfusions from one week to two ...

Primary immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) is an autoimmune condition where the body’s immune cells mistakenly attack platelets, the blood cells responsible for clotting, which can lead to life-threatening ...

A simple blood test for platelet activity at middle age could one day help identify people at risk for Alzheimer's disease decades ahead of time, allowing for possible preventive therapy. The ...

Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) is an immune-mediated platelet disorder caused by antibodies that target complexes of platelet factor 4 (PF4) and heparin. HIT has been characterized as a ...

Platelets are probably best known for their role in blood clotting, making scabs and related, if less salubrious, contributions to heart attacks and strokes. But these tiny, saucer-shaped blood cells ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Patients who received rilzabrutinib had a statistically significant durable platelet response vs. placebo.

What Is Wayrilz, and Why Does It Matter? Wayrilz (rilzabrutinib) is a new oral medicine for adults with persistent (lasting 3-12 months) or chronic (lasting more than 12 months) immune ...

An expert discusses treatment strategies for immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), emphasizing individualized decisions based on platelet count, bleeding symptoms, and comorbidities, with options ...

What Is Doptelet, and Why Does It Matter? Doptelet (avatrombopag) is a prescription medicine that helps the body make more platelets (cells that help stop bleeding). First approved in 2018 for adults, ...

The FDA also approved Doptelet Sprinkle oral granules for use in children aged 1 to less than 6 years. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Doptelet ® (avatrombopag) for the treatment ...